Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s unemployment rate drops to 3.5 percent in Q4 2024

The unemployment rate for Saudi nationals dropped to 7 percent in Q4 2024

Vision 2030 to continue driving Saudi Arabia’s real estate growth in 2025: Report

2024 was an exceptional year for Riyadh’s office sector amid robust demand and limited supply

Eid al-Fitr 2025: Saudi Arabia calls on Muslims to sight Shawwal crescent moon on Saturday evening

If the crescent moon is sighted on Ramadan 29, the holiday will begin on Sunday, March 30

Tesla to launch in Saudi Arabia on April 10

The launch in Saudi Arabia comes as Tesla's EV sales in Europe and China decline

Saudi Green Initiative Day: What to expect on March 27

The Saudi Green Initiative Day encourages countrywide participation through various sustainability initiatives

China occupies “key position” in Aramco’s global strategy, says CEO Amin Nasser

Aramco's investments in China are currently in Fujian, Liaoning, Zhejiang and Tianjin

Aramco acquires 50 percent stake in Jubail-based Blue Hydrogen Industrial Gases Company

BHIG targets the production of blue hydrogen through the capture and storage of carbon dioxide

81 percent of CEOs in Saudi Arabia embraced AI in the past year, says PWC

Almost half of CEOs in the Kingdom say that in the past five years, they have begun to compete in sectors or industries that are new to them

Saudi Arabia’s EVIQ launches first EV charging station on Riyadh-Qassim highway

This milestone is the first of many stations in EVIQ's plan for over 5,000 chargers by 2030

UAE, Saudi Arabia reaffirm commitment to “closing the early warning gap” on World Meteorological Day

Number of countries possessing multi-hazard early warning capabilities increased from 52 in 2015 to 108 by the end of 2024

Saudi Arabia’s quality of life program to transform Makkah into a global model for cities

In 2023, the program contributed SAR1.5 billion to Saudi Arabia's GDP

Aramco launches Saudi Arabia’s first carbon dioxide direct air capture test unit

Company’s aims to achieve net-zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions across its wholly-owned operated assets by 2050

Saudi Arabia: Best places to watch Eid al-Fitr fireworks in 2025

Musical concerts will resonate in Riyadh, Shaqra, Abha, Qassim, Jeddah and Eastern Region cities

SAL Logistics invests $1.07 billion in new logistics zone in Riyadh’s Falcon City

Project will feature high-quality Class A warehouses, scalable storage solutions and cutting-edge operational infrastructure

Saudi Arabia’s IsDB commits over $1.4 billion to advance development goals across eight member countries

Approved projects in food security, health, education, and transportation support achieving the SDGs

Red Sea International Airport, Plaza Premium Group join forces to pioneer new lounge services in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia's premium departure lounges will offer a fully à la carte dining experience for passengers

Saudi Arabia’s inflation steady at 2 percent in February, among lowest in G20

The CPI measures the changes in prices paid by consumers for a fixed basket of 490 goods and services

Sports Investment Forum 2025 to boost growth in Saudi Arabia’s sports sector

Forum to feature dialogue sessions and workshops addressing topics such as sports tourism, smart stadium technologies and club financing

Prince Mohammed bin Salman launches the Saudi Architecture Characters Map to celebrate the Kingdom’s architectural heritage

The first phase of Saudi Architecture will target major projects, government buildings and commercial structures in Al-Ahsa, Taif, Makkah and Abha

Emirates flights to Riyadh: Retrofitted Boeing 777 to begin daily services soon

The airline aims to enhance passenger experience with new Business Class seats and acclaimed Premium Economy

Saudi Arabia’s stock market rises after S&P upgraded credit rating to ‘A+’

The upgrade is backed by better governance and stronger institutions, enhancing domestic capital markets' depth

Saudi-backed Scopely to acquire Pokémon Go maker for $3.5 billion

In 2023, Scopely was acquired by Savvy Games Group, a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia’s PIF, for $4.9 billion

Electricity investment needs to keep up with rising demand

IEA says the world needs to invest $700 billion per year by 2040